Crash Course on Carbon Sequestration by Trees

By: Denali Selent As everyone’s favorite orange environmental advocate once said, “I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.” -Dr. Suess. It’s no secret that one of the actions most often associated with environmental sustainability is the act of planting a tree. In fact, many businesses even hold tree-planting campaigns as a sign of … More Crash Course on Carbon Sequestration by Trees

Carbon Offsets: Miami’s Pathway to Carbon Neutrality

By: Blair Hassett As a student enrolled in Miami’s Master of Environmental Science program, I conducted research over the summer of 2020 regarding the University’s impending commitment to carbon neutrality and the steps a university needs to take to produce a viable carbon offset. The intended product of this practicum is a report that administrators … More Carbon Offsets: Miami’s Pathway to Carbon Neutrality

Balancing the travel equation: How the miles really add up

Now that Spring Break has come to an end and everyone has returned from the beaches, it often becomes painfully apparent how much ground you had to cover for that week of vacation. The miles and hours add up to taking quite a toll on your body, mind and wallet. (Although let’s be honest, the … More Balancing the travel equation: How the miles really add up